Vehicle recall 25V182000 · March 24, 2025
Kenworth K270, Peterbilt 220 and 1 more model
The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Peterbilt 220, 2022-2026 Kenworth K370, and 2020-2026 K270 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25KWD and 25PBD.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V182000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 24, 2025
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25KWD & 25PBD
- Owner notification
- September 8, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 211
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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